About this opportunity
Digital Media Solutions, Inc. lists this Software Engineer III (Database Engineer) opportunity in aurora, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Type : Full-time
Location : Fully Remote
Description
We’re looking for a Transactional Database Engineer to own the reliability, performance, cost efficiency and compliance of our production database systems.
This role supports high‑availability OLTP systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB) and ensures safe integration with downstream ELT/ETL pipelines, Kafka streams and replication architectures.
You’ll work closely with backend, data and infrastructure teams to protect hot‑path systems while enabling scalable data movement.
Compensation Overview: The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $175,000. Actual compensation may vary based on work experience, education, and skill level.
What You'll Do:
Operate and optimize production MySQL, PostgreSQL, Elastic and DynamoDB
Design and manage binlog and logical replication strategies
Support safe ELT / ETL pipelines and CDC workflows
Integrate transactional systems with Kafka streams
Optimize performance (queries, indexing, locking, scaling)
Manage backups, failover and disaster recovery (PITR)
Monitor and reduce infrastructure costs
Enforce data integrity, security and compliance standards
Lead database‑related incident response
Technical Environment:
Streaming: Kafka (CDC, event streaming)
Cloud: AWS (RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB)
Tooling: Go, Python, Bash
Requirements
5+ years of database engineering experience
Deep production experience with MySQL and/or PostgreSQL
Experience with binlog or logical replication
Experience integrating OLTP systems with Kafka
Experience supporting ELT / ETL pipelines safely
Strong understanding of ACID and isolation levels
Experience debugging locking, replication lag and indexing issues
Familiarity with AWS‑managed database services
Ability to balance performance, cost and compliance
Nice To Have
Infrastructure‑as‑code (Terraform)
Experience in high‑volume transactional environments
Expectations At Level III
Independently owns production database health
Designs safe replication and streaming architectures
Protects transactional systems from downstream risk
Anticipates scaling and cost challenges
Establishes guardrails across engineering teams
Benefits Available To Eligible Employees Include The Following:
Wellness and mental health benefits
Tax‑Advantaged healthcare accounts
Financial and income protection benefits (life insurance, short‑term disability, 401(k))
Paid time off (PTO), holidays and sick time off
Remote worker assistance for wellness and home office
Candidates will be considered in totality of their skills and experience versus strict interpretation of “requirements.”
About DMS
Digital Media Solutions® (DMS) is a leading provider of technology‑enabled digital performance advertising solutions connecting consumers and advertisers.
DMS is a growing company that provides team members with opportunities to learn new technologies and enhance their skills. In addition to competitive salaries, reliable work schedules, access to technology, an energetic and connected work culture and an impressive suite of employee health and wellness benefits, DMS also offers employees the chance to further acquire industry knowledge and network with colleagues.
The culture at DMS is built on a foundation of collaboration, support and inclusion. DMS believes in the power of teamwork. DMS is more than just an award‑winning company, we are a team that supports one another, challenges each other and celebrates together.
DMS is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil status, pregnancy (or pregnancy‑related conditions), gender identity or expression, transgender status or gender reassignment, race, color, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including genetic testing and characteristics), military or veteran status, or any other grounds or characteristic that is protected under the law.
About the author
Digital Media Solutions
Digital Media Solutions, LLC (DMS) drives better business results by connecting high‑intent consumers with advertisers across our core verticals: Insurance (auto, home, health) and Education. Our innovative solutions help consumers shop and save, while helping our advertisers achieve above average return on ad spend. Learn more at
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Worksite address
aurora, CO, 80012, US
Who can apply
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